“The average museumgoer in the US, Canada, and Mexico spends $7.93 during her visit (the average museumgoer must not be in New York City), while the museum spends $53.17 on her, according to the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD).”
Tag: 01.08.15
In The UK, Regional Theatre Staff Want A Five Percent Raise
“The claim, submitted last month, sets out to ‘address a steady erosion of pay rates in the sector,’ which BECTU says has seen incomes fall by more than 12% in some cases since 2010.”
The Power Of Iconoclasm Versus Art
“Sculptures have the face or head smashed and the eyes gouged out. The faces of paintings are often removed and burned. Far more art has been destroyed in the name of these four religions than has survived. Looked at through this prohibitive lens, it’s a wonder that any religious art survives at all.”
More Older Adults Turn To Ballet For Fitness And Flexibility
“Experts say the physically strenuous and mentally challenging pastime can improve vitality and provide a social outlet for older adults.”
The Paris Phil Will (Possibly) Regret Its Rushed Grand Opening
“The hall’s vaunting aspiration to energize its environs and redefine the concert-going experience could be for naught if the shortcuts and loss of time to fine tune prove crucial.”
Look, No, The Internet Isn’t Killing The Creative Class – It’s Just Hard To Make A Living In The Arts
“This Jane Jacobs-ish defense of the Comic Book Guys of the world is passionate but unconvincing: Are we really losing something essential with these ‘gathering places’ that isn’t made up for by Wi-Fi-enabled coffee shops (frequently havens of creative production, not just consumption) on the one hand, and online forums for critical discussion on the other? Does the labor of culture have to happen in a store?”
Actors Are Narcissistic, But In The Nicest Way Possible
“Theater stages represent ecological niches that provide narcissists with an opportunity to fulfill their desire for admiration.”
Is MoMA’s Director Leaving For An Art Auction House?
“Let’s face it, despite the perceived divide between working for ‘non-profit’ and ‘for-profit’ institutions, there are more similarities — perhaps especially in the art world — than most might want to admit.”
Top Posts From AJBlogs 01.08.15
Whitney’s New Collection Database: The Good And The Requested
AJBlog: Real Clear Arts Published 2015-01-08
News Flash: Graham W.J. Beal, Detroit Institute of Arts’ Director, To Retire (“Quite a Ride”)
AJBlog: CultureGrrl Published 2015-01-08
What I do
AJBlog: Sandow Published 2015-01-08
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L.A. Phil Moves Toward Unifying U.S. Sistema-Style Programs
“To better unify the disparate El Sistema education programs across the United States, the Los Angeles Philharmonic is embarking on a new initiative with four other organizations to create a national platform for youth orchestras.”